Volker Rath was a great commentator in this sport. He never talked, just to hear his voice. When he spoke, he really had something to say and I remember especially Floor routines, when he was simply letting people enjoy the performance, without chatting away all the time. I am grateful for this. The 1985 World Championships were quite controverse. It was not just about the Romanian Team and the Revenge of LA - it was also about the replacement of the two gymnasts from the USSR, so that two others could enter the All Around Final and became Co-World Champions. And also the judges were in the focus of the public and the press. At 1:40 he was quite open in his statement.....
Volker Rath was a great commentator in this sport.
He never talked, just to hear his voice. When he spoke, he really had something to say and I remember especially Floor routines, when he was simply letting people enjoy the performance, without chatting away all the time.
I am grateful for this.
The 1985 World Championships were quite controverse.
It was not just about the Romanian Team and the Revenge of LA - it was also about the replacement of the two gymnasts from the USSR, so that two others could enter the All Around Final and became Co-World Champions.
And also the judges were in the focus of the public and the press.
At 1:40 he was quite open in his statement.....